Kourtney Kardashian can’t post a single vacation photo without the internet having thoughts, and her latest Idaho getaway is proving no exception. The Kardashians star is being called out after sharing a sunny photo dump from a family trip, and while some followers were loving her candid body confidence, others were laser-focused on a different detail. Her 21-month-old son, Rocky, was on a boat without a life jacket.
The 46-year-old mom of four uploaded a series of scenic snaps, one of which featured ARocky perched on her lap as she snuggled him close with husband, Travis Barker at her side. According to a chunk of Kourtney Kardashian’s comment section, the photo was sweet, yet controversial. Fans quickly pointed out that the toddler wasn’t wearing any protective gear, which is a direct violation of Idaho boating laws.
For those unfamiliar, Idaho law requires that children 14 and under aboard boats under 19 feet must be strapped into a Coast Guard-approved life jacket if the vessel is in motion. Safety advocates say it’s non-negotiable, and many followers weren’t shy about reminding Kourtney of it.
Kourtney Kardashian Called Out For Bad Mom Parenting Decision In Idaho
“Please, please put a life jacket on that sweet babe!” one person wrote. “Some people have to learn the hard way,” another said. “She never uses her head. That’s a bad mom moment,” stated a third.
Of course, this is the Kardashian internet machine we’re talking about, so not everyone was piling on. A surprising number of fans swooped in to defend her, not necessarily over the life jacket drama, but for the way she looked in the photos. Kourtney has been refreshingly open about her postpartum body since welcoming Rocky, and her unfiltered, un-Photoshopped presence on Instagram is something her supporters are fiercely protective of.
“She’s glowing. Love that she’s not hiding her real body,” one fan gushed, while another added, “Finally, a celebrity showing what real postpartum looks like.”
Kourtney herself has made no secret of her stance on body image after pregnancy. She’s openly encouraged new moms to ditch the bounce-back pressure and instead focus on health, happiness, and self-kindness. It’s a message that stands out in a sea of Hollywood snapbacks and filtered perfection, though it seems not even that can shield her from the inevitable parenting police.
Fans Are Divided Over Life Jacket Debate
The life jacket debate is nothing new in the world of celebrity parenting. From Jessica Simpson to Britney Spears, stars have been slammed over perceived safety lapses, often in the form of paparazzi shots that get dissected online. What makes Kourtney’s situation unique is that she posted the image herself, seemingly unbothered by what people might say.
Still, the criticism highlights a tricky double standard that famous parents face: share the real, unfiltered moments of family life, and risk the internet nitpicking every decision, or keep it all private and be accused of curating a fake, overly polished image. Kourtney seems to be leaning toward the former, and the trade-off is this kind of public scrutiny.
Whether the backlash changes her approach remains to be seen, but if history tells us anything, Kourtney isn’t likely to back down. She’s weathered everything from pregnancy rumors to sisterly feuds without missing a beat, and this latest wave of controversy is just another chapter in her never-boring public life.
For now, Idaho law stands, her comment section is divided, and the Kardashians’ knack for stirring conversation, intentional or not, is alive and well. One thing’s for sure: when Kourtney Kardashian posts, people pay attention, and the discourse that follows is anything but calm waters.
Casey James 
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